What kind of hagiography did they devote themselves to? Sergi Schaaff steered the Fundamental s era inside television culture, accompanied by Sergio Gil. In the late eighties, the duo pushed for a balance: half of TVE’s nationwide productions from Catalonia and half from Madrid. They came close to that goal as the network started to gain momentum. When the show Tribunal rose in popularity and La luna and El tiempo es oro secured prime time on La 1, the ambition felt within reach.
Private companies entered the scene in 1990 and everything shifted. Schaaff later built a family business and went on to produce his emblematic competition for TVE, broadcast from public television studios, a move that cemented his place in the industry’s history.
Screenwriters recall Sergi Schaaff as a television figure who spoke with bold candor. He is credited with identifying Rosa Mª Sarda and the members of La Trinca, a claim that sparked debate among peers and audiences alike. The era’s television landscape was unique, and many notable Catalan talent traversed the early days of television from the Catalan-speaking hub. One moment, an appearance on a show like Auction One Two Three, and the next, a national stage for La Trinca or Tricicle at the height of the Catalan tour, illustrating the era’s reach and influence.
What some consider unfair is the harsh spotlight on Schaaff’s competitors. The author holds a personal view that, despite the presence of seasoned rivals, Schaaff’s era remains a touchstone of courage and conviction. The writer confesses that interactions with Schaaff were intense, and the experience did not always align with personal expectations, leaving room for reflection on how public figures navigate fame, risk, and legacy. These reflections echo broader conversations among veteran broadcasters about growth, public perception, and enduring influence [citation].